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The first Ferragamo store in New York opens on Park Avenue (now on Fifth Avenue).

1949

The first bag created by Salvatore Ferragamo to hold his tools.

1951

During the first Italian fashion show in Florence, Salvatore Ferragamo launches "kimo", a sandal with an interchangeable ankle sock.

1954

For the actress Audrey Hepburn, Salvatore Ferragamo creates one of his most famous and iconic styles, a suede ballerina with strap.

1955

One of the very first Ferragamo silk scarves, inspired by Italian symbols.

1956

Salvatore Ferragamo travels to Australia looking for business contacts and inspiration. He creates an 18-karat gold sandal for an Australian customer.

1960

Salvatore Ferragamo's dream to "dress a woman from head to toe" continues through his wife and children.

1965

Production begins with Ferragamo handbags, headed by Fiamma Di San Giuliano Ferragamo. In the same year, the ready-to-wear collection by Giovanna Gentile Ferragamo is presented in the Sala Bianca in Palazzo Pitti.

1966

Building upon Salvatore Ferragamo's extensive relationship with the film industry, the Company creates a velvet ankle boot for the actress Brigitte Bardot.

1967

Following in the footsteps of her father, Fiamma Di San Giuliano receives the "Neiman Marcus Award", fashion's Oscar equivalent.

1969

The "Gancino" hardware makes its debut on a Ferragamo handbag.

1970

The Company begins producing Men's shoes and clothing. The Men's line will be further expanded in the Eighties by Leonardo Ferragamo.

1971

Under the direction of Fulvia Visconti Ferragamo, silk scarves and ties become one of the Company's brand statements.

1975

The opening of the Ferragamo store on Fifth Avenue, New York, is celebrated and profiled by the prestigious architectural magazine "Domus".

1978

Designed by Fiamma Di San Giuliani Ferragamo, the "Vara" becomes the Company's most iconic and famous shoe, whose success continues to this day.

1989

The Ferragamo store in the Mandarin Hotel, Hong Kong, marks the start of expansion into the Far East.

1990

The ‘Gancino’ bag, one of Ferragamo's famous handbags, is produced using different materials, such as plexiglass.

1994

Ferragamo opens its first shop in Shanghai, marking the start of expansion into the People's Republic of China.

1995

The Salvatore Ferragamo Museum, dedicated to the footwear and history of the Company, opens in Palazzo Spini Feroni.

1996

Ferragamo shoes are exclusivvely made for Madonna for her role in Alan Parker’s film, "Evita."

1998

Ferragamo partners with Luxottica and enters the eyewear market.

2001

Ferragamo Parfums is established.

2002

The expansion of the Company continues in the Far East with the opening of a flagship store in Seoul, South Korea.

2003

Ferragamo expands its Fifth Avenue, New York location, making it the Company's largest flagship store.

2004

Made-to-Measure Men’s “Tramezza” shoes are introduced.

2005

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of its first store in Beijing, Ferragamo shows its Men’s and Women’s collections in the Forbidden City.

2006

Eleven years since its inauguration, the Museum is enlarged and moved down to the pillared, cross-vaulted basement in Palazzo Spini Feroni.

2006

Salvatore Ferragamo receives the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award for the indelible impact he left on both the fashion and entertainment industries.

2007

Ferragamo and Timex Group strike a partnership to produce and distribute high-end timepieces.

2008

Ferragamo celebrates its 80th Anniversary in Shanghai.

2008

Ferragamo designs the interior of the exclusive Penthouses in the Pentominium building in Dubai.

2009

Ferragamo creates Nicole Kidman’s shoe wardrobe for the film "Australia", a film directed by Baz Lurhmann.

2010

Massimiliano Giornetti is appointed Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo Group.